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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.16, 33,316.34 and 13,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.16, 33,316.34 and 13,535.24 is: 18,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.16 : 33,316.34 = 13,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.16/33,316.34 = 13,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.16x = 33,316.34 × 13,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.16x = 450,944,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,944,657.82/24,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.40

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